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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The plan of care for a patient with anger includes behavioral interventions. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Anger management. This is because anger management techniques are specifically designed to help individuals recognize triggers, control emotions, and respond in more constructive ways. Self-monitoring of cues (A) involves identifying personal anger cues but does not necessarily address management strategies. Relaxation training (C) focuses on reducing stress, not specifically managing anger. Response disruption (D) involves interrupting negative behaviors but does not encompass the comprehensive strategies of anger management.
Question 2 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, I'm afraid to get on a train because we'll probably get into a wreck. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "What are the chances of that actually happening?" This response acknowledges the client's fear while prompting critical thinking about the likelihood of the feared event. It encourages the client to examine the rationality of their fear and challenges distorted thinking common in borderline personality disorder. A: Asking about a bad experience focuses on past events rather than addressing the client's current fear. C: Telling the client it won't happen dismisses their fear and does not address the underlying issue. D: Suggesting another mode of transportation avoids addressing the client's fear directly and does not promote critical thinking.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of narcolepsy. Which client statement would the nurse interpret as reflecting this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because seeing and hearing things while falling asleep is a common symptom of narcolepsy called hypnagogic hallucinations. This occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep. Choice B describes symptoms of restless leg syndrome, not narcolepsy. Choice C describes symptoms of insomnia. Choice D indicates a history of sleep disturbances due to previous medication use, not narcolepsy. Therefore, choice A is the most indicative of narcolepsy.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult client is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities, depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mercury. The symptoms described (tremors, ataxia, depression, confusion) are indicative of mercury poisoning. Mercury affects the nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms. Lead poisoning would typically present with abdominal pain, anemia, and cognitive impairment. Aluminum toxicity is associated with bone pain, fractures, and dialysis encephalopathy. Manganese toxicity is linked to Parkinson's-like symptoms such as tremors and rigidity. Mercury is the most likely substance ingested based on the presented symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has just transferred from a general psychiatric unit to work on a forensic psychiatric unit. The nurse finds it easier to communicate with these clients because, for the most part, their inappropriate behaviors and cognitive disorders have responded positively to treatment. One afternoon in December, a client asks the nurse for her address so he can send her a Christmas card. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: It is inappropriate for me to give you my address because our relationship is professional rather than social. Rationale: 1. Boundaries: As a nurse on a forensic psychiatric unit, maintaining professional boundaries is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of both the nurse and the client. 2. Ethical Conduct: Sharing personal information, like one's address, with a client blurs the lines between professional and personal relationships, which can lead to ethical violations. 3. Safety Concerns: Given the client's history and the nature of the request, disclosing personal information could potentially put the nurse at risk or compromise her safety. 4. Client-Centered Care: By respectfully declining the request and emphasizing the professional nature of their relationship, the nurse upholds the principles of client-centered care and maintains a therapeutic environment. Summary: A: This response does not address the importance of professional boundaries and could potentially lead to ethical issues. B: This response is inappropriate, confrontational, and